MLB Rumors: 3 Best Fits For Cody Bellinger (Out Of Abundance Of Suitors)

The Los Angeles Dodgers may have given up on Cody Bellinger, but it appears that the rest of major league baseball hasn't. According to MLB Insider Jon Heyman, no less than 11 (ELEVEN) teams are interested in taking a chance on the former MVP who has fallen on tough times. 

After an MLB-worst .611 OPS over the last two seasons combined for qualified hitters, what Bellinger really needs to do is build his market value back up with a big year in 2023. That's why his agent, Scott Boras, says he'll likely sign a one-year deal. The hope is that by rebuilding his value, he'll be able to land a much bigger contract in free agency next offseason. 

With that in mind, there are three teams (of the 11) that are interested in Bellinger that really make the most sense:

Colorado Rockies

As we reported on Thursday, the Rockies are "in" on Bellinger. 

Cody Bellinger and the Colorado Rockies make a lot of sense together – Major League Baseball News https://t.co/brWsZjAssG pic.twitter.com/8fQpHLzt4v

— THFC Fan 2022 (@USSportsNew2021) November 23, 2022

Of course, for any player looking to put up big stats, there's no better ballpark in the majors than Coors Field. It has a history of making All-Stars out of otherwise ordinary men. Bellinger would be well-served by spending a season in the thin air of Denver if he wants to pad his stats.

Toronto Blue Jays

Rogers Centre in Toronto is another ballpark that can be pretty friendly to hitters. It's been an above-average homer park for nine of the last 10 years. And the bonus for Belli to head to the Blue Jays is that he also gets a great lineup around him to help with other counting stats and lineup protection. The Jays are desperate for a center fielder so that they can bump George Springer over to right field. This would be another great landing spot for Bellinger.

Philadelphia Phillies

Same as above. Another team that's in need of a CF, and Citizens Bank has been a super-hitter-friendly ballpark for years now, and in the Phillies, Bellinger would have another great lineup around him. This one makes a ton of sense as well.

With Bryce Harper likely out for an extended period of time with UCL surgery, Cody Bellinger would be an amazing signing for the #Phillies and an amazing pet project for Kevin Long. Not to mention, Bellinger is extremely versatile and can play OF and 1B. pic.twitter.com/8QpuE6Aw83

— Chris Steuber (@ChrisSteuber) November 19, 2022

Other teams Bellinger should be considering, based on positive park factors, would be the Chicago Cubs and Boston Red Sox.

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